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Preparing to Install
Figure 16: Properly Secured Rack
Brace open equipment racks if the channel thickness is less than 6.4 mm (1/4 in).
Evaluate and Meet Cable Requirements
Use professional consultants for site planning and cabling.
The Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Registered
Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), which is globally recognized as a
standard in site planning and cabling, can be used.
For information, visit www.bicsi.org.
Label Cables and Keep Accurate Records
A reliable cable labeling system is essential when planning and installing a network.
Keeping accurate records helps you to:
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Relocate devices easily.
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Make changes quickly.
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Isolate faults in the distribution system.
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Locate the opposite end of any cable.
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Know the types of network devices that your cabling infrastructure can support.
Follow these guidelines when setting up a cable labeling system suitable for your
installation:
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Identify cables by securely attaching labels to all cable ends.
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Assign a unique block of sequential numbers to the group of cables that run
between each pair of wiring closets.
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Assign a unique identification number to each equipment rack.
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Identify all wiring closets by labeling the front panel of your Extreme Networks
equipment and other hardware.
Evaluate and Meet Cable Requirements
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